Tofu Laab
Ingredients: super-firm tofu, shallot, garlic, lemongrass, white sticky rice · 35 min cook time · 280kcal · $9.30
Ingredients
16oz super-firm tofu, 2oz shallot, 4cloves garlic, 2stalks lemongrass, 2.5tbsp white sticky rice, 3.5tbsp lime juice, 2tsp ground chili pepper, 2.5tbsp vegan fish sauce, 1tbsp brown sugar, 4leaves fresh makrut lime leaves, 1.5tbsp neutral-flavored oil, 1handful fresh mint and cilantro, 3stalks scallions
Instructions
1. Crumble the super-firm tofu into small pieces about the size of a blueberry.
2. Finely slice the shallot, mince the garlic, and prep the lemongrass by peeling outer layers, smashing the bottom, and mincing.
3. Toast the sticky rice in a frypan over medium-low heat until golden brown and aromatic, then cool and grind into a coarse powder.
4. Make the dressing by combining toasted rice powder, lime juice, chili flakes, vegan fish sauce, brown sugar, and minced makrut lime leaves.
5. Cook the crumbled tofu in a large frying pan with neutral oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
6. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and lemongrass in the pan until fragrant, then add to the tofu.
7. Toss the cooked tofu mixture with the dressing, fresh mint, cilantro, and scallions. Serve with sticky rice and lettuce cups.
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